Idaho Association of School Administrators

WHAT IS IT?

Project Leadership is a three-year training program for all levels of school administrators in Idaho and is sponsored by the Idaho Association of School Administrators. Superintendents throughout the state have sent their school and central office administrators to this program for nearly thirty years.  Approximately 800 participants have graduated from Project Leadership.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Since the 1980's, the Van Hemert Academy continues to be a meaningful opportunity for administrators throughout the state to collaborate and grow as leaders. This training (called the Academy) provides seminars on understanding leadership styles, human relations skills, school business skills, facilitation skills, and many more practical leadership activities.  Participants will also attend four meetings a year which are held in local regions throughout the state.  These Regional sessions provide an opportunity for more collegiality and support on individual professional growth plans through presentations by participants and roundtable discussion of issues.  School districts directly benefit from having their administrators trained in current leadership skills.

 University credit is available for this program from several Idaho institutions offering administrative programs.

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?

For any further information on Project Leadership or if you would like to contact other administrators who are participating, please e-mail Project Director Kelly Caldwell at kcaldwell@sd282.org or call the IASA office at 208-345-1171

Project Leadership Director: Kelly Caldwell
IASA Executive Director: Andy Grover

Contact a Regional Liaison Administrator in your area:

Region 1:         Bryan Kelly :: Coeur d' Alene :: bkelly@cdaschools.org
Region 2:         Kendra McMillan :: Moscow :: mcmillank@msd281.org
Region 3:         Gregory Alexander :: Emmett :: galexander@isd221.net
Region 4:         Kasey Teske :: Twin Falls :: teskeka@tfsd.org
Region 5:         Lisa Delonas :: Pocatello :: delonali@sd25.us
Region 6:         Ben Parker :: Idaho Falls :: parkerb@d93.k12.id.us

CTE:                Dona Orr :: Idaho CTE :: dona.orr@cte.idaho.gov

HOW DO I ARRANGE LODGING?

Project Leadership typically partners with the Inn at Sun Valley Inn to offer Vanhemert Academy attendees a special nightly rate. Project Leadership attendees call Sun Valley Resort Guest Sleeping Room Accommodations hotline at 800-786-8259 and refer to Project Leadership, Group ID: 1023PROJ upon booking to guarantee their reservation.

When it comes to travel, please plan to arrive on Sunday, Nov. 5th unless you can drive up on the morning of Nov. 6th. The Academy will finish around 2 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 8, please arrange your travel plans so you don't have to leave early and miss the last session.

TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CONSIDER PROJECT LEADERSHIP FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR ADMINISTRATORS

•  Time to Reflect.

• Time to Collaborate.

• Time to Grow as a Leader.

• Time to Build Relationships.

ELECTIVES OFFERED:

• Leadership from the Inside Out

• Creating a Positive, Impactful School Climate